13"Bona fide medical professional-patient relationship." A14physician, registered nurse practitioner, dentist or15psychiatrist who has completed a full assessment of the16patient's medical history and current medical condition,17including a personal examination.

2"Cannabidiol" or "CBD." A main cannabinoid present in the3naturally growing populations and in the industrially cultivated4varieties of Cannabis sativa L which is not psychoactive and has5several pharmacological properties, including acting as a6powerful anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective and antioxidant7compound.

3"Compassionate care center." A nonprofit facility where4cannabis in any form, including dried cannabis flowers, cannabis5concentrate and cannabis-infused products, may be stored and6dispensed, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for7medical use to registered patients or caregivers.

8"Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act." The9act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled10Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act.

2(6) Any other medical condition or its treatment that is3recognized by licensed medical authorities attending to a4patient as being treatable with cannabis in a manner that is5superior to treatment without cannabis.

6"Dentist." An individual licensed to practice dentistry7under the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.216, No.76), known as The8Dental Law, who can prescribe medicine to a dental patient.

9"Medical cannabis identification card." A document issued by10the board that identifies a person as a patient or caregiver.11The term includes a medical cannabis identification card or its12equivalent issued by another state to permit the medical use of13cannabis by a patient or to permit a person to assist with a14patient's medical use of cannabis.

15"Medical professional." A physician, registered nurse16practitioner, dentist, physician assistant, nurse midwife,17psychiatrist or other professional who is licensed under the18laws of this Commonwealth and is permitted to prescribe Schedule19III medication under the Controlled Substance, Drug Device and20Cosmetic Act.

2"Patient." A person who has been diagnosed by a physician as3having a debilitating medical condition.

4"Physician." A person licensed to practice medicine and5surgery under the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112),6known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985. The term includes a7person licensed to practice osteopathic medicine and surgery8under the act of October 5, 1978 (P.L.1109, No.261), known as9the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act.

10"Physician assistant." A person licensed as a physician11assistant under the act of October 5, 1978 (P.L.1109, No.261),12known as the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act, or under the act13of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical14Practice Act of 1985.

15"Psychiatrist." A person licensed to practice psychiatry16under the act of March 23, 1972 (P.L.136, No.52), known as the17Professional Psychologists Practice Act.

18"Registered nurse." A person licensed to practice19professional nursing under the act of May 22, 1951 (P.L.317,20No.69), known as The Professional Nursing Law.

21"Registered nurse practitioner." A person certified to be a22nurse practitioner under the act of May 22, 1951 (P.L.317,23No.69), known as The Professional Nursing Law.

24"Tetrahydrocannabinol." A compound that is an active25component in cannabis.

26"Written certification." A patient's medical records, or a27statement signed by a medical professional licensed in28accordance with the laws of this Commonwealth with whom the29patient has a bona fide medical professional-patient30relationship, stating that in a medical professional's opinion,

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1after having completed a full assessment of the patient's2medical history and current medical condition, the patient has a3debilitating medical condition for which the potential benefits4of the medical use of cannabis would most likely be superior to5treatment without the medical use of cannabis.

10(2) The Bureau of Medical Cannabis Control Enforcement11is created within the Pennsylvania State Police and shall be12responsible for enforcing this act and regulations13promulgated under this act.

14(b) Advisory council.--The board shall consult with an15advisory council as necessary, and the council shall perform an16oversight role for the board by performing tasks that include17reviewing written certifications. The advisory council shall18consist of the following members:

3(c) Bureau of Consumer Relations.--The board shall establish4the Bureau of Consumer Relations which shall be responsible for5handling all consumer complaints and suggestions. The Bureau of6Consumer Relations shall develop a systemwide program for7investigating all complaints and suggestions and implementing8improvements. The management of the Bureau of Consumer Relations9shall be vested in a director who shall be assisted by other10personnel as the board deems necessary.

11(d) Administrative code.--Except as otherwise provided by12law, the board, bureau and other divisions created under this13act shall be subject to the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177,14No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, which apply15generally to independent administrative boards and commissions.

16(1) The board, the members, the bureau and all employees17of the board and bureau shall be subject to the act of July1819, 1957 (P.L.1017, No.451), known as the State Adverse19Interest Act and the act of October 4, 1978 (P.L.883,20No.170), referred to as the Public Official and Employee21Ethics Law.

22(2) Membership on the board and employment or continued23employment as an employee of the board, the bureau or another24division shall be conditioned upon compliance with the25provisions of the acts in paragraph (1). Acceptance or26retention of employment shall be deemed as voluntary consent27to submit to the financial reporting requirements of the28Public Official and Employee Ethics Law as a condition of29employment. Failure to timely comply with the requirements30shall result in immediate termination of employment. The

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1board and the bureau shall be subject to 65 Pa.C.S. Ch. 112(relating to ethics standards and financial disclosure).

5(1) The board shall consist of three members appointed6by the Governor by and with the advice and consent of two-7thirds of all the members of the Senate. Not more than two of8the members shall be from the same political party as the9Governor.

10(2) Of the members first appointed after the effective11date of this section, one member shall serve a term of three12years, one member shall serve a term of four years and one13member shall serve a term of five years. Subsequent terms14shall be for four years, ending on the third Tuesday in May.

15(3) A member may continue to hold office beyond the16expiration of that member's term if a successor to that17member has not been duly appointed and qualified according to18law.

19(4) Each member shall receive an annual salary as20provided under the act of September 30, 1983 (P.L.160,21No.39), known as the Public Official Compensation Law.

3(2) No member of the board during the member's period of4service with the board shall hold another office under the5laws of this Commonwealth or of the United States.

6(3) A board member must devote full time to the member's7official duties. A board member may not hold an office or8position if the duties of the office or position are9incompatible with the member's board duties.

11(1) The Governor shall designate one of the board12members as chair, and the chair shall serve at the pleasure13of the Governor. When present, the chair shall preside at all14meetings. In the chair's absence, a member designated by the15chair shall preside.

16(2) Two members of the board shall constitute a quorum,17and an action or order of the board shall require the18approval of at least two members.

19(d) Secretary of board.--The board may appoint a secretary20to hold office at the board's pleasure. If appointed, the21secretary shall have powers and shall perform duties not22contrary to law as the board shall prescribe. The secretary23shall receive compensation as the board determines with the24approval of the Governor. The secretary shall have power and25authority to designate one of the clerks appointed by the board26to perform the duties of the secretary during the secretary's27absence. The appointed clerk shall exercise the powers of the28secretary of the board for the time designated.

2(13) To appoint, fix the compensation of and define the3powers and duties of managers, officers, inspectors,4examiners, clerks and other employees as required for the5operation of this act, subject to act of April 9, 19296(P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 19297and the act of August 5, 1941 (P.L.752, No.286), known as the8Civil Service Act.

9(14) To determine the nature, form and capacity of all10packages and original containers to be used for containing11medical cannabis.

12(15) To perform acts necessary or advisable for the13purpose of carrying out the provisions of this act and the14regulations promulgated under this act.

15(16) To promulgate regulations not inconsistent with16this act for the efficient administration of this act.

17(17) By regulation, to provide for the use of a18computerized referral system to assist patients and19caregivers in locating special items at compassionate care20centers.

21(18) To issue grants to various entities for medical22cannabis study, research and clinical testing.

14(13) Another process, procedure or aspect related to15medical cannabis or the medical cannabis industry as may be16necessary to carry out the provisions of this act.

17(14) Limitations in the public interest on a18debilitating medical condition or treatment not specifically19included in this act which may be recognized by licensed20medical authorities as being treatable with cannabis in a21manner that is superior to treatment without cannabis.

22(15) The reasonable and related impact an applicant's23criminal background will have on the approval or denial of a24license issued under this act.

26(1) A member or employee of the board, immediate family27member of a member or employee of the board, employee of the28Commonwealth or employee of the bureau may not solicit or29receive, directly or indirectly, a commission, remuneration30or gift for personal use from a person having sold, selling

2(2) A person who obtains financial gain as a result of3violating a provision of this subsection, in addition to any4other penalty provided by law, shall pay to the board a civil5penalty equal to three times the financial gain resulting6from the violation.

7(3) A person who violates this subsection shall be8barred for a period of five years from engaging in business9or contracting with the board.

11(1) The board shall establish an investigative unit that12shall be responsible for implementing and monitoring13compliance with the provisions of and regulations made under14this act relating to medical cannabis and the medical15cannabis industry.

27(3) Management of the investigation unit shall be vested28in a director who shall be assisted by other personnel as29determined by the board. The director shall report to the30board secretary.

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1(4) The investigation unit shall not have any power to2arrest individuals. The investigatory powers of the unit3shall be limited to compliance with this act.

4(e) Legal opinions.--Upon written request by a licensee, the5board or the board's counsel shall issue a legal opinion6regarding subject matter relating to this act or a regulation7promulgated under this act. The legal opinion shall be binding8on the bureau.

9(f) Reports.--The board and bureau must report twice a year10to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of11the House of Representatives. The report shall provide12information that includes the following:

13(1) The number of people within this Commonwealth who14are registered to legally consume medical cannabis.

15(2) The amount of cannabis cultivated, manufactured and16sold within this Commonwealth.

17(3) The number of licenses sold to individuals within18this Commonwealth.

20(a) Bureau.--Officers and investigators assigned to the21bureau shall have the following powers and duties:

22(1) To initiate an investigation if reasonable grounds23exist to believe medical cannabis is being sold on unlicensed24premises. If the investigation produces evidence of the25unlawful sale of medical cannabis or another violation of26this act, the officer involved in the investigation shall27institute criminal proceedings against the person believed to28have been criminally liable.

29(2) For uniformed law enforcement officers to arrest on30view, except in private homes, or with a warrant a person

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1engaged in any of the following activities contrary to this2act or another law of this Commonwealth:

9(3) For uniformed law enforcement officers to arrest on10view, except in private homes, or with a warrant a person11whom the officer or investigator, while in the performance of12assigned duties under this act and regulations promulgated13under this act, observes to be in violation of any of the14following:

1(B) Equipment, materials, utensils, vehicles,2boats, vessels or aircraft which are or have been3used in the unlawful manufacture, sale, importation4or transportation of medical cannabis.

5(ii) Medical cannabis equipment, materials,6utensils, vehicles, boats, vessels or aircraft that have7been seized shall be disposed of as provided in this act8and in regulations promulgated under this act.

15(6) For uniformed law enforcement officers to arrest a16person who engages in the following offenses when the17offenses are committed against the investigator or a person18accompanying and assisting the investigator while the19investigator is performing assigned duties under this act and20the regulations promulgated under this act:

2(7) To serve and execute warrants issued by the proper3authorities for offenses under this subsection and to serve4subpoenas.

5(8) To arrange for the administration of chemical tests6of blood or urine to a person for the purpose of determining7the tetrahydrocannabinol content of blood or the presence of8a controlled substance by qualified personnel of a State or9local police department or qualified personnel of a clinical10laboratory licensed and approved by the Department of Health.

11(b) Confiscation.--Equipment or appurtenance actually used12in the commission of the unlawful acts may be confiscated. The13confiscation shall not divest or impair the rights or interest14of a bona fide lien holder in the equipment or appurtenance.

15(c) Officer.--The Commissioner of Pennsylvania State Police16shall assign Pennsylvania State Police officers to supervisory,17training and other capacities in the bureau as the Commissioner18deems necessary. All other personnel of the bureau shall be19nonlaw enforcement personnel. Only law enforcement officers20shall have the authority to make an arrest under this act.

21(d) Representation.--The Office of Chief Counsel for the22Pennsylvania State Police shall represent the bureau in all23enforcement proceedings brought before the office of24administrative law judge or other adjudicatory body.

25(e) Nonlaw enforcement agent.--Nothing under this act shall26be construed to change the status of a nonlaw enforcement27personnel member who is an enforcement agent for the purposes of28the act of July 23, 1970 (P.L.563, No.195), known as the Public29Employe Relations Act or cause nonlaw enforcement agents to be30considered policemen for the purposes of the act of June 24,

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11968 (P.L.237, No.111), referred to as the Policemen and Firemen2Collective Bargaining Act.

3(f) Information.--The Pennsylvania State Police shall4provide the chairman and minority chairman of the Appropriations5Committee of the Senate and the chairman and minority chairman6of the Appropriations Committee of the House of Representatives:

16(a) Establishment.--There is established within the board an17autonomous office to be known as the office of administrative18law judge.

19(b) Judges.--The Governor shall appoint from a list of20qualified candidates submitted by the Civil Service Commission21after appropriate examination under the act of August 5, 194122(P.L.752, No.286), known as the Civil Service Act, as many23administrative law judges as the board, with the approval of the24Governor, deems necessary for the holding of hearings required25or permitted under this act. The Governor shall designate one of26the civil service appointees as the chief administrative law27judge.

1(d) Qualifications.--An administrative law judge appointed2under this section shall be an attorney in good standing before3the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in the law and shall be a member4in good standing of the bar of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

5(e) Salary.--Compensation for an administrative law judge6shall be established by the board.

7(f) Limitations.--An administrative law judge shall devote8full time to the judge's official duties and may not perform a9duty inconsistent with the judge's duties and responsibilities10as administrative law judge.

11(g) Employment security.--An administrative law judge12appointed under this section shall be afforded employment13security as provided by the Civil Service Act.

14(h) Hearings.--The board shall employ a complement of five15administrative law judges who have been appointed by the16Governor. An appointed judge who has been selected by the board17shall conduct a licensing hearing as required by this act.

18(i) Construction.--Nothing in this section or this act shall19be construed or intended to change the terms and conditions of20employment of the five hearing examiners selected by the board21under subsection (h).

24(1) A patient who possesses a valid medical cannabis25identification card shall not be subject to detrimental26action including arrest, prosecution, penalty, denial of a27right or privilege, civil penalty or disciplinary action by a28professional licensing board for the medical use of cannabis.29Law enforcement personnel may not unreasonably detain,30question or arrest or repeatedly detain, question or arrest a

2(2) There shall exist a rebuttable presumption that a3patient is engaged in the medical use of cannabis if the4patient possesses a valid medical cannabis identification5card. The presumption may be rebutted by evidence that6conduct related to cannabis was not for the purpose of7alleviating the symptoms or effects of a patient's8debilitating medical condition.

9(3) A patient may assert the medical use of cannabis as10an affirmative defense to a prosecution involving cannabis11unless the patient was in violation of this section when the12events giving rise to the prosecution occurred. The defense13shall be presumed valid if the evidence shows both of the14following:

16(A) the patient's medical records and current17medical condition made in the course of a bona fide18medical professional-patient relationship indicate19the potential benefits of the medical use of cannabis20would likely outweigh the health risks for the21patient; or

22(B) a medical professional stated that in the23medical professional's opinion, after completing a24full assessment of the patient's medical history and25current medical condition, the potential benefits of26the medical use of cannabis would likely outweigh the27health risks for the patient; and

28(ii) the patient and the patient's caregiver were29collectively in possession of no more than one ounce of30usable cannabis flower or three ounces of usable cannabis

2(4) Possession of or application for a medical cannabis3identification card may not alone constitute probable cause4to search a person, the property of the person possessing or5applying for the medical cannabis identification card or6otherwise subject the person or his property to inspection by7a governmental agency.

8(5) Law enforcement officials may not destroy, damage or9alter a patient's supply of medical cannabis if the patient10is in possession of a valid medical cannabis identification11card.

12(b) Patients under 18 years of age.--Subsection (a) does not13apply to a patient under 18 years of age unless all of the14following have occurred:

15(1) The patient's medical professional has explained to16the patient and the patient's custodial parent, guardian or17person having legal custody the potential risks and benefits18of the medical use of cannabis.

26(1) A caregiver who has possession of a valid medical27cannabis identification card shall not be subject to28detrimental action including arrest, prosecution, penalty,29denial of a right or privilege, civil penalty or disciplinary30action by a professional licensing board for assisting a

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1patient to whom the caregiver is connected through the2board's registration process with the medical use of3cannabis. Law enforcement personnel may not unreasonably4detain, question or arrest or repeatedly detain, question or5arrest a caregiver for assisting the patient.

6(2) There shall exist a rebuttable presumption that a7caregiver is engaged in the medical use of cannabis if the8caregiver possesses a valid medical cannabis identification9card. The presumption may be rebutted by evidence that10conduct related to cannabis was not for the purpose of11alleviating the symptoms or effects of a patient's12debilitating medical condition.

13(3) A caregiver may assert the medical use of cannabis14as an affirmative defense to a prosecution involving cannabis15unless the caregiver was in violation of this section when16the events giving rise to the prosecution occurred. The17defense shall be presumed valid if the evidence shows either18of the following at the time of the events giving rise to the19prosecution:

20(i) The patient's medical records and current21medical condition made in the course of a bona fide22medical professional-patient relationship indicate the23potential benefits of the medical use of cannabis would24likely outweigh the health risks for the patient.

25(ii) A medical professional stated that in the26medical professional's opinion, after completing a full27assessment of the patient's medical history and current28medical condition, the potential benefits of the medical29use of cannabis would likely outweigh the health risks30for the patient.

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1(4) Possession of or application for a medical cannabis2identification card shall not alone constitute probable cause3to search a person, property of a person possessing or4applying for the medical cannabis identification card or5otherwise subject the person or the person's property to6inspection by a governmental agency.

7(5) Law enforcement officials may not destroy, damage or8alter a patient's supply of medical cannabis which is in the9possession of the caregiver if the caregiver is in possession10of a medical cannabis identification card.

11(d) Immunity of a medical professional.--A physician,12psychiatrist, registered nurse practitioner or dentist shall not13be subject to detrimental action including arrest, prosecution,14penalty, denial of a right or privilege, civil penalty or15disciplinary action by the State Board of Medicine for providing16written certification for the medical use of cannabis to a17patient in accordance with this act.

18(e) Personal proximity.--A person shall not be subject to19arrest or prosecution for constructive possession, conspiracy or20another offense for being in the presence or vicinity of the21medical use of cannabis as permitted under this act.

22(f) Restriction.--An individual who has been sentenced for a23violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3550 (relating to pedestrians under24influence of alcohol or controlled substance) or 3802 (relating25to driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled26substance) shall not be disqualified from obtaining or27possessing a valid medical cannabis identification card on the28basis of the offense.

9(4) The name, address and telephone number of the10patient's physician.

11(5) Name, address and date of birth of the patient's12caregiver, if any.

13(b) Issuance to qualified patient.--Before issuing a medical14cannabis identification card, the board shall verify the15information contained in the application or renewal form16submitted under this section. The board shall approve or deny an17application or renewal in accordance with the following:

18(1) The approval or denial shall be no later than 1519days from receipt of the application or renewal.

20(2) The board shall issue a medical cannabis21identification card no later than five days from approving22the application or renewal.

23(3) The board may deny an application or renewal only if24the applicant fails to provide the information required under25this section or if the board determines that the information26was falsified.

27(4) An applicant must be provided with the reason for28and all information relative to the denial of a medical29cannabis card and given an established procedure for30resubmission of an application.

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1(5) Denial of an application shall be considered a final2agency decision, subject to review by an administrative law3judge.

4(c) Issuance to caregiver.--The board shall issue a medical5cannabis identification card to the caregiver named in a6patient's approved application if the caregiver signs a7statement agreeing to provide cannabis only to the patient who8has named him or her as caregiver.

19(e) Changes in listed information.--A patient who has been20issued a medical cannabis identification card must notify the21board of a change in the patient's name, address, medical22professional, caregiver or change in status of the patient's23debilitating medical condition no later than ten days from24change or the medical cannabis identification card shall be25deemed null and void.

26(f) Right-to-Know Law.--The board shall maintain a27confidential list of each person who has been issued a medical28cannabis identification card. Individual names and other29identifying information on the list shall be confidential and30shall not be considered a public record under the act of

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1February 14, 2008 (P.L.6, No.3), known as the Right-to-Know Law.2The list may not be disclosed except to any of the following:

3(1) Authorized employees of the board as necessary to4perform official duties of the board.

5(2) Authorized employees of board or bureau, only as6necessary to verify that a person who is engaged in the7suspected or alleged medical use of cannabis is lawfully in8possession of a medical cannabis identification card.

13(b) Processing or distribution.--A compassionate care center14shall maintain records of all cannabis the center processes or15distributes for medical treatment and shall make the records16available for inspection by the board.

17(c) Report.--Each month, a compassionate care center shall18submit to the board a report which details the amount and what19types of cannabis the center has distributed during the past20month.

21(d) Professional setting.--A compassionate care center must22be similar in appearance and function as a doctor's office that23dispenses pharmaceuticals. The appearance and function must24conform with regulations promulgated by the board. No medical25cannabis products shall be visible from the exterior or the26entryway of the compassionate care center.

1(1) The board shall require a prospective licensee to2submit with the application, under 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 913(relating to criminal history record information), a report4of criminal history record information from the Pennsylvania5State Police or a statement from the Pennsylvania State6Police that the State Police central repository contains no7information relating to the prospective licensee.

8(2) The report of criminal history record information9shall be less than one year old.

10(3) A violation of the Controlled Substance, Drug,11Device and Cosmetic Act or 18 Pa.C.S. (relating to crimes and12offenses) relating to marijuana or cannabis may not13negatively impact the board's decision regarding the approval14of an applicant.

20(b) Growing and cultivating cannabis for medical21treatment.--A commercial medical cannabis farmer must have a22contract with a compassionate care center and a commercial23medical cannabis manufacturer to supply medical cannabis.

24(c) Records.--A commercial medical cannabis farmer must keep25detailed records of the medical cannabis the farmer sells to26compassionate care centers and shall make the records available27for inspection by the board.

28(d) Report.--Each month, a commercial medical cannabis29farmer shall submit to the board a report which details how much30and what types of cannabis the farmer has distributed during the

6(1) The board shall require a prospective licensee to7submit with the application, under 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 918(relating to criminal history record information), a report9of criminal history record information from the Pennsylvania10State Police or a statement from the Pennsylvania State11Police that the State Police central repository contains no12information relating to the prospective licensee.

13(2) The report of criminal history record information14shall be less than one year old.

15(3) A violation of the Controlled Substance, Drug,16Device and Cosmetic Act or 18 Pa.C.S. (relating to crimes and17offenses) relating to marijuana or cannabis may not18negatively impact the board's decision regarding the approval19of an applicant.

28(b) Extraction method.--A commercial medical cannabis29manufacturer may only use the extraction method described under30section 14.

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1(c) Report.--Each month, a commercial medical cannabis2manufacturer shall submit to the board a report which details3the amount and what types of cannabis the manufacturer has4distributed during the past month.

9(1) The board shall require a prospective licensee to10submit with the application, under 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 9111(relating to criminal history record information), a report12of criminal history record information from the Pennsylvania13State Police or a statement from the Pennsylvania State14Police that the State Police central repository contains no15information relating to the prospective licensee.

16(2) The report of criminal history record information17shall be less than one year old.

18(3) A violation of the Controlled Substance, Drug,19Device and Cosmetic Act or 18 Pa.C.S. (relating to crimes and20offenses) relating to marijuana or cannabis may not21negatively impact the board's decision regarding the approval22of an applicant.

28(b) Requirements.--A commercial medical cannabis transporter29shall meet the following requirements to the satisfaction of the30board:

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1(1) Each transportation vehicle shall be unmarked and2may not directly or indirectly indicate what is being3transported.

4(2) Each transportation vehicle and all equipment used5in the process of transportation shall be in compliance with6this act.

7(c) Report.--Each month, a commercial medical cannabis8transporter shall submit to the board a report which details the9amount and what types of cannabis the transporter has10transported during the past month.

15(1) The board shall require a prospective licensee to16submit with the application, under 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 9117(relating to criminal history record information), a report18of criminal history record information from the Pennsylvania19State Police or a statement from the Pennsylvania State20Police that the State Police central repository contains no21information relating to the prospective licensee.

22(2) The report of criminal history record information23shall be less than one year old.

24(3) A violation of the Controlled Substance, Drug,25Device and Cosmetic Act or 18 Pa.C.S. (relating to crimes and26offenses) relating to marijuana or cannabis may not27negatively impact the board's decision regarding the approval28of an applicant.

1strains of cannabis that can be used for medical purposes under2this act.

3(b) Extraction method.--A food-grade, ethanol-based formula4method and water methods shall be the only acceptable methods of5cannabis extraction in this Commonwealth, unless another method6is deemed safer and approved by the board.

7(c) Inspection.--The board shall conduct monthly inspections8of commercial medical cannabis farms, commercial medical9cannabis manufacturers and compassionate care centers to ensure10compliance with this act. If a facility is not in compliance11with this act, the facility owners shall be fined as determined12by the board. A fine may not exceed $5,000.

12(a) Board.--For fiscal year 2014-2015 and 2015-2016, the13Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board shall transfer $3,000,000 to14the board. The board shall promulgate regulations on the15spending and accounting method to be used by the board.

16(b) Bureau.--Beginning in fiscal year 2014-2015 and17continuing each year thereafter, the Pennsylvania State Police18shall allocate $2,000,000 to the bureau.

19(c) Other funding.--The board may accept, from a20governmental department or agency, public or private body or21another source, a grant or contribution to be used to effectuate22the purposes of this act.

10Nothing in this act shall be construed to require a State11government medical assistance program or private health insurer12to reimburse a person for costs associated with the medical use13of cannabis or an employer to accommodate the medical use of14cannabis in a workplace.